Ketchum and TBWA\RAAD\PR have announced the formation of a joint venture called Ketchum Raad Middle East, which will deliver enhanced capabilities to clients in the Middle East and North Africa through TBWA\RAAD\PR's operations across 14 cities in 12 countries.

Ketchum and Ketchum Pleon have announced the creation of a single change management entity -- Ketchum Pleon Change -- six months after Ketchum and Pleon announced an agreement that marked one of the largest mergers ever in the public relations industry.

In a new article in PRmoment magazine, Ketchum Pleon President and 20-year-plus PR veteran David Gallagher offers five insights on what makes a promising PR pro.

Ketchum Partner and Sports & Entertainment Director Ann Wool discusses some of the most notable public relations challenges and opportunities of the 2010 Winter Olympics, based on her experiences at past Olympics events.

Ketchum’s Pittsburgh office was recently honored with eight accolades, including the Best in Show award, at the annual Renaissance Awards, an event held by the Pittsburgh chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.

Ketchum has been nominated for eleven 2010 PRWeek (U.S.) Awards, including one for Large PR Agency of the Year and one for Professional of the Year.

Ketchum Senior Partner and New York Director Barri Rafferty will participate in a Public Relations Society of America New York chapter panel to discuss current issues facing women.

Ketchum Global Brand Marketing Practice Director Kelley Skoloda will participate in a case study panel at the 6th Annual M2W (Marketing-to-Women) Conference in Chicago.